Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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